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Architectural History of the Brooklyn Warehouse
Bob meets with Bill Higgins of Higgins and Quasebarth Restoration to discuss the project building's history. Higgins utilizes ... |
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Bob Visits Tim Allen’s Home
Tim the Tool Man Taylor shows Bob Vila his Home Improvements at his home near Detroit. Including the demo to make room for ... |
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Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it takes is a yearly checkup and ... |
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Brick Distressing
Despite what we learned from the three little pigs, as they grow older, even the hardiest of brick buildings will require ... |
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Brick Facade History and Restoration
Bob and Chris once again meet up with Cas Stachelberg from Higgins and Quasebarth to talk more about the façade restoration. ... |
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Brick Facade Restoration
Bob meets with Allan Cox from Nawkaw Corporation, on the front of the New York restoration project to discuss the bricks. The ... |
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Brick Plant Tour
Bob takes a field trip to East Windsor Hill, Connecticut, where the bricks for this project were made. He walks through the ... |
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Building a Brick Barbeque
Bob and a contractor rebuild the homeowner’s brick barbeque using common brick and mortar. |
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Building a Fireplace Mantle
Ryley instructs Bob on building a mantle around the brick fireplace. |
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Building a Rumford Fireplace
The Rumford fireplace is being built and Bob reviews the herringbone construction process being used. The Rumford fireplace ... |
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Building the Brick Fireplace
Bob talks with general contractor Ted Riley about the fireplace construction. The project started with cinder blocks in the ... |
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Cleaning the Facade and Restoring the Brickwork
Bob Meets with Jeremy Armstrong from Two Trees Development to discuss the historic façade rehabilitation. The building, with ... |
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Cold Weather Brick Laying
The bricklayers are on hand to dress up the foundation. Bob notes the "anti-freeze" that has been added to the concrete to ... |
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Count Rumford Fireplace Construction
Bob visits Paul, the mason, and watches him build a Count Rumford fireplace. Paul describes the foundation built to support ... |
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Demolition and Reconstruction of Victorian Foundation
Bob is with Tim Berky, the general contractor for the Rowley Victorian addition and kitchen remodel. He updates Bob on the ... |
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Discussing Architecture and Building Strategies with the Contractors
We'll tour the coastal town of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and meet the contractors, Betsy and Kevin Kalman, and the other ... |
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Discussing the Home's Exterior
Bob talks to Ryley about a fence and a brick path and to landscaper Susan Hoffer about a perennial and herb garden. |
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Distinctive Driveways
There are options beyond asphalt. Whether you choose bricks, stone or a mix and match approach, consider these options before ... |
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Excavation and Foundation Work on the Rowley Victorian
Bob joins Tim Berky to hear how the foundation and footing will be handled for the Victorian kitchen and deck addition. The ... |
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Finished Coach House Exterior Tour
Bob takes a look at the exterior of the coach house, as well as the exterior garden area. He reviews the first time he saw the ... |
